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What happens when a well-intentioned mistake sparks a dismissal? The Fair Work Commission had plenty to say. A recent case highlights key lessons for employers on fairness, consistency, and conflicts of interest.

The NSW Government has unveiled draft reforms to fix the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, aiming to curb rising costs and better manage psychological injury claims.

The Fair Work Commission has released updated model terms for enterprise agreements, affecting flexibility, consultation, and dispute resolution clauses. Here's what employers and negotiators need to know before finalising their next agreement.

Discover how Australia’s new criminal underpayment laws, effective from 1 January 2025, impact small business owners. Learn practical steps to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and protect your business with real-world insights.

Recent changes to ANZAC Day trading rules mean some NSW businesses must close earlier or remain closed all day. Learn what’s changed, who’s affected, and how to prepare.

Employees may want to convert unused personal leave into annual leave, but is it legal? Find out what the Fair Work Act says and what your options are.

If you’re still providing pre-Fair Work information sheets to new employees, you may be in breach of current legislation. Learn about the requirement to issue the Fair Work Information Statement and how to stay compliant under the National Employment Standards.

The Fair Work Commission has released its long-awaited decision on gender undervaluation, proposing major changes to key awards. Employers in affected sectors now have a crucial window to respond.

A young casual worker stopped receiving shifts without warning but was told she was still employed, according to the Fair Work Commission. The unfair dismissal case contains lessons for employers navigating casual work rules.

An employee on unpaid parental leave has been called for jury duty—but does this mean they’re entitled to make-up pay from their employer? The Fair Work Act provides the answer, but the rules may not be as straightforward as they seem.